ABOUT Judy van Biljon
Judy van Biljon (also referenced as JA van Biljon) is a professor in the School of Computing at the University of South Africa. Her research interests include aspects of Human-Computer Interaction, modeling technology adoption in Information Systems and the use of technology in  Education. Currently the focus is on the design, implementation and monitoring of mobile technologies in ICT4D.

Judy van Biljon as been employed as mathematics teacher, programmer, manager of educational software program development,  lecturer,  researcher and postgraduate supervisor.

Research Interests

Currently her research activity is focused on three distinct areas which comprise:

(a) the usability and accessibility of mobile phones for diverse user groups,

(b) technology adoption and acceptance in developing countries, and

(c) mobile-centric information access for teaching and learning including the usability of Learning Management Systems, e-learning and m-learning.

These fields may seem diverse but they converge in the goal of  investigating the optimal use of technology for knowledge transfer to and between humans. In line with this goal the South African and wider African context as a developing region is the application area.

Below the  citation metrics followed by a list of the the most recent publications:

Google Scholar Citations:  http://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=-bF7_mYAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

ResearcherID:  http://www.researcherid.com/rid/E-1612-2011

Scopus:  http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=23393877200

ORCID:  http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4646-1641

 

Journal publications

van Biljon, J A; B Ferwerda ; N Jere ; N Mavuso ; Ssemugabi, S.; G Schaap (2025)
Digital Research Collaboration Platform Design: Preferences from Novice Researchers in the Global North Compared to Novice Researchers in the Global South
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
(15785)
pp 277–291
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-93736-1_18

ASY Adu ; van Biljon, J A; van der Merwe, P (2025)
The Influence of Perceived Usability on Learning Management System Acceptance of Lecturers in Ghana: APLS-SEM Disjoint Two-Stage Approach
Advances in Human-Computer Interaction
pp 1-18
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1155/ahci/9694629

Abdelnour-Nocera, J.; Clemmensen, T.; van Biljon, J A; Kroeze, J.H.; ; Parra-Agudelo, L. (2025)
Towards a research agenda for geopolitical tensions in HCI
Interacting with Computers
(37) 1
pp 49–71
View/download link: 10.1093/iwc/iwae024

Lehong, S.; van Biljon, J A; Sanders, I. (2024)
Usability Requirements for Learning Management Systems in Open Distance Electronic Learning Environments: Considering Lecturers’ Views on Students’ Needs
International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
(40) 3
pp 567-583
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.2121205

Masavah, V. ; van der Merwe, P; van Biljon, J A (2024)
The role of open government data and information and communication technology in meeting the employment-related information needs of unemployed South African youth
The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
(90) 1
pp 1-19
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12292

van Biljon, J A; van der Poel, E; Chiyangwa, T (2024)
Identifying Research Topics in Human-Computer Interaction for Development: What Value Can Natural Language Processing Techniques Add?
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
(824)
pp 822-840
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47715-7_55

van Biljon, J A; Mwapwele, S, (2023)
Research collaboration in symmetric power relations: A study of postgraduate students’ views
The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
(19) 1
pp 1-12
View/download link: 10.4102/ td.v19i1.1288

Vincent Mwendwa Masavah; van der Merwe, P; van Biljon, J A (2023)
The role of open government data and information and communication technology in meeting the employment-related information needs of unemployed South African youth
The electronic journal of information systems in developing countries
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12292

van der Merwe, P; van Biljon, J A; PILKICL (2022)
A Conceptual Framework for the Development of Argumentation Skills Using CSCL in a Graduate Students’ Research Course
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems: Intelligent Computing: Proceedings of the 2022 Computing Conference
(3)
pp 258-278
View/download link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-10467-1_16

van Biljon, J A (2022)
Machine Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Review of Selected Research Publications, 2010-2021
Springer

Adu, A. S. Y. ; van Biljon, J A (2022)
Perceived Usability in Learning Management Systems’ Adoption: A study of Higher Education Institutions in Ghana
Springer Publication

Mwapwele, S ; van Biljon, J A (2021)
Novice researchers’ perspectives on affordances in ICT4D research collaboration
The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12177

van Biljon, J A; K Renaud (2021)
Reviewing a Decade of Human–Computer Interaction for Development (HCI4D) Research, as One of Best’s “Grand Challenges”
The African Journal of Information and Communication
(27)
pp 1-15
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.23962/10539/31368

van Biljon, J A; PILKICL; van der Merwe, P (2020)
Cohort Supervision: Towards a Sustainable Model for Distance Learning?
Communications in Computer and Information Science
(1136)
pp 147–162
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35629-3_10

Steynberg, J; van Biljon, J A; PILKICL (2020)
Design aspects of a virtual reality learning environment to assess knowledge transfer in science
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
(12555)
pp 306-316
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63885-6_35

van Biljon, J A (2020)
Knowledge mobilization of human–computer interaction for development research: core issues and domain questions
Journal of Information Technology for Development
(26) 3
pp 551-576
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2020.1767022

Nyamaka, A ; Botha, A ; van Biljon, J A; Marais, M (2020)
The components of an innovation ecosystem framework for Botswana's mobile applications
Electronic Journal of Information and Communication for Development
(e12137)
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12137

Van Staden, CJ; KROEZJH; van Biljon, J A (2019)
User Experience Evaluation in eModeration: the case of Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries
I3E 2019: Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society

van Biljon, J A; Renaud, K (2019)
Human-Computer Interaction for Development (HCI4D): The Southern African Landscape
Information and Communication Technologies for Development. Strengthening Southern-Driven Cooperation as a Catalyst for ICT4D
(552)
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19115-3

Renaud, K ; van Biljon, J A (2019)
A Framework to Maximize the Communicative Power of Knowledge Visualisations
SAICSIT '19 Proceedings of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists 2019
pp 253-266
View/download link: https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?doid=3351108.3351111

Van Staden, CJ; van Biljon, J A; KROEZJH (2018)
eModeration: The validation of a user experience evaluation framework
ICITL 2018: Innovative Technologies and Learning Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
(11003)
pp 241-252
View/download link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-99737-7_25

Naude, F; van Biljon, J A (2017)
Scholarly Impact: a Bibliometric and Altmetric study of the Journal of Community Informatics
Journal of Community Informatics
(13) 1
pp 152-175
View/download link: IBSS

van Biljon, J A; Marais, M (2017)
Social Mapping for Communal Sensemaking: The Case of Development Informatics Researchers in South Africa
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
pp 280-291
View/download link: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59111-7_24

van Biljon, J A; Marais, M. ; Platz, M. (2017)
Digital Platforms for Research Collaboration: Using Design Science in Developing a South African Open Knowledge Repository
Information Technology for Development
View/download link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2017.1328654

Visser, M. ; van Biljon, J A; Herselman, M. (2017)
Evidence-based Case Selection: An Innovative Knowledge Management Method to Cluster Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges in South Africa
South African Journal of Information Management
(19) 1
pp 13
View/download link: doi: 10.4102/sajim.v19i1.751

MABILJP; van Biljon, J A; Herselman M (2017)
A sustainability framework for mobile technology integration in schools: The case of resource-constrained environments in South Africa
The journal of Community Informatics
(13) 12
pp 59-86

Conference proceedings

T. van Dyk; Renaud, K.; van Biljon, J A (October 2012)
Moses – Method for Selecting Senior Mobile Phones: Supporting Design & Choice for the Elderly,
SAICSIT 2012: Annual Research Conference of the South African Institute of ComputerScientists and Information Technologists,
Centurion, South Africa
ISBN:978-1-4503-1308-7
pp 277-285

Mariette Visser; van Biljon, J A; Marlene Herselman (October 2012 )
Modelling Business Management Information Systems’ Success: a case study at an educational institution
SAICSIT 2012: Annual Research Conference of the South African Institute of ComputerScientists and Information Technologists,
Centurion, South Africa
ISBN number: 978-1-4503-1308-7,
pp 384-393

Chrisna Jooste; van Biljon, J A; (October 07 - 09 2013)
2013 Usability Evaluation Guidelines For Business Intelligence Applications
SAICSIT '13
East London, South Africa
ISBN: ACM 978-1-4503-2112-9/13/10
View/download link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2513456.2513478 (in press)

Kinyondo, J.; van Biljon, J A; Gerber, A (6-8 September 2012)
The potential role of open source software in overcoming digital poverty, Alleviating Digital Poverty with ICT innovation in emerging economies. Will ICT Rights make a difference?
IDIA 2012: 6th International Development Informatics Association Conference
Beykent University, Istanbul, Turkey
ISBN: 978-975-6319-17-8
pp 22-139

Chipangura, B.; van Biljon, J A; Botha, A. (6-8 September 2012)
The mobile divide in teaching and learning, 6th IDIA Conference.Alleviating Digital Poverty with ICT innovation in emerging economies. Will ICT Rights make a difference?
IDIA 2012: 6TH International Development Informatics Association Conference
Beykent University, Istanbul, Turkey
ISBN:ISBN: 978-975-6319-17-8
pp 88-100

Dembskey, E.; van Biljon, J A (6-8 July 2011)
Selecting e-learning tools in resource constrained environments: what do students actually use?
South African Computer Lecturer’s Association (SACLA2011)
Zimbali, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
ISBN: 9781868407217

JC Steynberg ; van Biljon, J A; van der Merwe, P (2025)
Accepted: Design principles for generating real-time explanations to learners’ questions in a virtual reality learning environment using natural language generation: Practice based lessons learned from creating multiple agents in Unreal Engine 5 using ConvAI
11th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’25),
Valencia, Spain

van Biljon, J A (2025)
In press: Theorisation as beneficiation in Interaction Design and International Development: A Global South perspective
IDID 2024 proceedings
Mumbai, India

Musarurwa, M. ; van Biljon, J A (2024)
146 Core Dimensions of Sustainably Deploying Digital Technologies in Resource-Constrained Schools in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
IST-Africa 2024 Conference
Virtual
(Accepted)

Adu, A.S.Y. ; van Biljon, J A (2024)
Factors Influencing Learning Management Systems Use among Lecturers in Ghanaian Higher Education Institutions
2024 IFIP Working Group 9.4 Conference
Cape Town, South Africa
(Accepted)

Adu, A.Y. ; van Biljon, J A (2023)
Perceived Usability in Learning Management Systems’ Adoption: A study of Higher Education Institutions in Ghana
12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022
, 12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022
Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
pp 251-266
View/download link: 0.1007/978-3-031-28472-4_16

Bala, S. ; van Biljon, J A; Herselman, M. (2023)
Open Data Accessibility Mechanisms for Tourism Development in South Africa
12th International Development Informatics Association Conference, IDIA 2022
Mbombela, South Africa
Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland
pp 118-132
View/download link: 10.1007/978-3-031-28472-4_8

van Biljon, J A; van der Poel, E; Malesela Motlhape; Hulisani Mafune (2023)
Identifying research topics in Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI): the value add of natural language processing techniques
icARTi 2023
Mauritius

van Biljon, J A; van der Poel, E; Tawanda Chiyangwa (2023)
Identifying Research Topics in Human-Computer Interaction for Development: What Value can Natural Language Processing Techniques Add?
Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mongadi, J.T. ; van Biljon, J A; van der Merwe, P (2022)
Persuasive technology and user experience design guidelines to motivate users for autonomous learning on a digital learning platform in the context of a corporate environment in South Africa
Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS2022)
Durban, South Africa
IEEE Xplore
pp 1-6
View/download link: 10.1109/ICTAS53252.2022.9744690

Masavah, V ; van Biljon, J A; van der Merwe, P (2021)
Open Government data support for the awareness of employment opportunities among the youth in a township in Gauteng Province in South Africa
IST-Africa

Choshi, P ; SANDEID; van Biljon, J A (2021)
Mobile applications in supporting Open and Distance Learning students’ research
IST-Africa

Fadiran, OA ; van Biljon, J A; SCHOEMA (2020)
Knowledge transfer in science education: the case for usability-based knowledge visualisation guidelines
19th IFIP Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society (I3E2020)
Skukuza, South Africa

Rajamany, V ; van Biljon, J A; Van Staden, CJ (2020)
eModeration adoption requirements for secondary school education: A critical literature review
Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS2020)
Durban, South Africa
IEEE
pp 1-6
View/download link: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTAS47918.2020.233979

Rajamany, V ; Van Staden, CJ; van Biljon, J A (2020)
Requirements for an eModeration system in private schools in South Africa
19th IFIP Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society (I3E2020)
Skukuza, South Africa

van Wyk, Q.; van Biljon, J A; SCHOEMA (2020)
Knowledge Visualization for Sensemaking: Applying an elaborated Action Design Research Process in Incident Management Systems
DESRIST 2020
Kristiansand, Norway

LEHONS; van Biljon, J A; SANDEID (2019)
Open-distance electronic learning environments: Supervisors’ views on usability
The ICT and Society Conference (ICTAS2019)
Durban
pp Paper 26; Electronic publication

van Wyk, Q.; van Biljon, J A; SCHOEMA (2019)
Visualization Criteria: Support Knowledge Transfer in Incident Management Systems
2019 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS),
Durban, KZN
978-1-5386-7365-2
pp 1-6

TMWAPWS; Marais, M ; Dlamini, S ; van Biljon, J A (2019)
ICT Support Environment in Developing Countries: The Multiple Cases of School Teachers in Rural South Africa
IST-Africa 2019 Conference Proceedings
Nairobi, Kenya
IIMC International Information Management Corporation
pp 1-12

TMWAPWS; Marais, M ; Dlamini, S ; van Biljon, J A (2019)
SA Connect Policy Implications for the Innovative Use of ICTs in South African Rural Schools and its Impact Towards Diffusion and Adoption of Tablets
Digital Innovation and Transformation Conference: Digital Skills 2019
Boksburg, South Africa

Fadiran, O; van Biljon, J A; SCHOEMA (2018)
How can visualisation principles be used to support knowledge transfer in teaching and learning?
2018 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS)
Durban, South Africa
IEEE Explore
pp 63-68
View/download link: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23653

van der Merwe, P; van Biljon, J A (2018)
Trends, drivers and barriers influencing Cloud Computing Services for mobile interactions in teaching and learning
2018 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS)
Durban, South Africa
IEEE Explore
pp 57-62
View/download link: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23686

Lehong, S; van Biljon, J A; DKOCKE (2018)
Knowledge sharing platforms in ICT4D: towards best practices for evaluation
2018 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS)
Durban, South Africa
IEEE Explore
pp 194-199
View/download link: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23687

Nyamaka, A; Botha, A ; van Biljon, J A; Marais, M (2018)
Challenges Botswana’s Mobile Application Developers Encounter: Funding, Commercial and Technical Support
IST-Africa 2018
Gaborone, Botswana
IIMC International Information Management Corporation
pp 1-10
View/download link: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23901

van der Merwe, P; van Biljon, J A (2018)
Citizen Science: The Ring to Rule Them All?
ICEL 2018: 13th International Conference on e-Learning
Cape Town
Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
pp 471-478
View/download link: https://www.academic-conferences.org/conferences/icel/

van Biljon, J A; van der Merwe, P (2018)
Research on Mobile Cloud Computing in Teaching and Learning: A Conceptual Framework
ICEL 2018: 13th International Conference on e-Learning
Cape Town
Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
pp 454-462

Jooste, C.; van Biljon, J A; Botha, A. (2018)
A Conceptual Framework Representing the User Experience for Business Intelligence Front-Ends
2018 International Conference on Advances in Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD)
Durban, South Africa
978-1-5386-3060-0
pp 1-8
View/download link: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8465464&isnumber=8465125

van Biljon, J A; Naude, F (2018)
Collaboration Towards a More Inclusive Society: The Case of South African ICT4D Researchers
13th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers
Poznan, Poland
Springer
pp 82-94
View/download link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-99605-9_6

Van Staden, CJ; van Biljon, J A; KROEZJH (2017)
Using a User Experience Evaluation Framework for eModeration.
Proceedings of IEEE ICTAS 2017 (edited by O. Olugbara, R. Millham and D. Heukleman)
Durban
978-1-5090-5995-9
pp 15-21

van Biljon, J A; Renaud, K. (2017)
Harnessing both Information and Knowledge Visualisation to Represent a Community of Practice: Depicting the ICT4D Researcher Community in South Africa
African Conference on Information Communication and Technology (ACIST) 2017
Cape Town, South Africa

Marais, M ; van Biljon, J A (2017)
Social Mapping for Supporting Sensemaking and Collaboration: The Case of Development Informatics Research in South Africa
IST-Africa 2017
Windhoek, Namibia

van Biljon, J A; Naude, F; Lotriet, H (2016)
Citation measures for supporting scholarly impact in Community Informatics research
13th Prato CIRN Conference, Engaging with Participation, Activism, and Technologies
Prato, Italy
978-0-9874652-5-2
View/download link: http://cirn.wikispaces.com/Conference+2016

MABILJP; Herselman, M ; van Biljon, J A (2016)
Digital content and sustained use in integrating tablet technology into teaching in resource constrained environments in South Africa: Educators’ views
13th Prato CIRN Conference
Prato, Italy